Question

part 1
directions: underline the subject and circle the correct verb.
example: max ( like / likes ) chocolate.

1. many people (enjoy / enjoys ) winter sports.
2. some schools ( is / are ) closed during severe snow storms.
3. the only states that typically receive no snowfall ( is / are ) hawaii and florida.
4. the snowboarder ( enjoy / enjoys ) a good run down the mountain.
5. many animals (hibernate / hibernates ) in the winter.

part 2
directions: read each sentence and determine if the subject and verb agree. then write c (for correct) or i (for incorrect) on the line. if the sentence is incorrect, rewrite it so that the subject and verb agree.
example: __ mary like to bake chocolate chip cookies.
mary likes to bake chocolate chip cookies.

1. __ january and february is usually very cold months.

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1. __ the children enjoy making snowmen and snow angels.

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__ after it snows, the snowplows clears the streets so people can drive.
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__ there is three icicles hanging from my roof.
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__ sometimes it can snow so much that people can’t see.
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Explanation:

1. Subject "I" needs verb "like" (base form for first-person singular).
2. Subject "children" (plural) matches verb "enjoy" (plural form).
3. Subject "snowplows" (plural) needs verb "clear" (plural form) instead of "clears".
4. "Three icicles" (plural) requires "are" instead of "is" in "there be" structure.
5. Subject "it" (singular) matches verb "can snow" (singular form).

Answer:

1. I (incorrect), I like to bake chocolate chip cookies
2. C
3. I (incorrect), After it snows, the snowplows clear the streets so people can drive
4. I (incorrect), There are three icicles hanging from my roof
5. C